Ephrata community gets first look at Dodson Road housing project

Developers file application with city Wednesday

Fire burns behind Grant Co. Irrigation and Rehabilitation building

MOSES LAKE – On the morning of July 2, the City of Moses Lake Fire Department was dispatched due to multiple reports of a wildfire located in the area of Penn Street and behind the Grant County Irrigation and Rehabilitation District building, north of East Wheeler Road. The fire was reported at about 10:45 a.m. “We made a pretty quick stop of the fire,” said Battalion Chief JR Schwendeman, who was on the scene. “It’s going to continue to burn for probably the next 24 hours in certain areas, but we’re going to be in the area in the next 24 hours continuing to watch it and put out hot spots.”

Grant County cities ask for more prosecutors

MOSES LAKE - The Association of Grant County Cities and Towns unanimously passed a resolution requesting Grant County fund two additional prosecutors to combat gang activity.

Construction contract awarded for downtown

Work to begin in two weeks, costs higher than expected

Grant County ports detail 2012 goals, projects

MOSES LAKE - With the new year ringing in, officials with four Grant County ports shared their projects and goals with the Columbia Basin Herald.

Moses Lake man flies high to help others

MOSES LAKE - Dave Watson is hoping to use his love of flying to help reach those in need many miles away.

Starbucks takes $3 billion hit to revenue during pandemic

Starbucks expects to lose more than $3 billion in revenue in its fiscal third quarter due to the new coronavirus, but said the disruption to its business should subside through the rest of the year.

Starbucks takes $3 billion hit to revenue during pandemic

Starbucks expects to lose more than $3 billion in revenue in its fiscal third quarter due to the new coronavirus, but said the disruption to its business should subside through the rest of the year.

Boeing tests newest plane in Basin skies

Boeing 737-MAX

MOSES LAKE — Boeing’s newest commercial airliner, the 737-MAX, arrived at the Port of Moses Lake recently for testing and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification.

Three injured in Interstate 90 hit and run

RITZVILLE — Three people were injured when an unidentified driver hit the back of their car and sent it rolling multiple times on Interstate 90 about 12 miles northeast of Ritzville Nov. 13. The driver of the second car fled on foot.

Girl Scouts display their skills

MOSES LAKE - Jaidyn Melby explains how to put together the wands the Girl Scouts are making at the Grant County Fair.

Legals for January, 6 2021

NASA project coming to Moses Lake

Electric propulsion to be researched by AeroTEC

MOSES LAKE — Electric airplanes are coming back to Moses Lake. Everett-based electric aircraft engine maker MagniX announced on Thursday that it is partnering with aircraft testing and certification company AeroTEC to modify, certify and test a De Haviland Dash 7 aircraft as part of NASA’s Electric Powertrain Flight Demonstration project. “It is a big deal,” said AeroTEC President and CEO Lee Human. “Developing this new technology for electric propulsion systems is not easy.” ...

MLHS students awarded college scholarships VICA state competition proves fruitful

Moses Lake High School students Scott Prickett and George Mindus returned home from Tacoma with one more life option.

Colorado Guardsman has 1st reported US case of virus variant

DENVER (AP) — The first person in the U.S. known to be infected with a new and apparently more contagious variant of the coronavirus was identified Wednesday as a Colorado National Guardsman who had been sent to help out at a nursing home struggling with an outbreak. And health officials said a second Guard member may have it, too.

Maryland lawmakers pass emergency measure on new coronavirus

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland General Assembly passed emergency legislation Wednesday in response to the new

Fiber expansion continues in Moses Lake

Crews now in Cascade Valley

MOSES LAKE - While standing in front of their home, Rick and Pat Darling were watching a crew dig holes to lay underground fiber cable.

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New Samaritan Hospital scheduled to open March 7

MOSES LAKE — The new Samaritan Hospital should officially become the property of the hospital district Dec. 12. Consultant Joe Kunkel said Tuesday the first day of operation has been determined. “From today we’re 129 days from seeing our first patient, on March 7,” Kunkel said Tuesday evening.

Soap Lake Creative District creating tile mural

SOAP LAKE — The Soap Lake Creative District is inviting residents and visitors alike to participate in a unique community art project—the Tile Mural Project. Designed to engage the local community in a creative pursuit while beautifying the town, this initiative encourages participants to paint tiles that will be displayed as a large mural on the James Building.